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Smoke on Franklin Turnpike: Waldwick Firefighters Race to Secure Office Building After Afternoon Alarm

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HVAC Malfunction Sparks Emergency Response at Waldwick Office Building

photos courtesy of the Waldwick Volunteer Fire Department (WFD)

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WALDWICK, NJ — A swift response by the Waldwick Volunteer Fire Department (WFD) prevented a potentially serious situation this afternoon on Franklin Turnpike.

At approximately 5:14 p.m., the WFD received a report of smoke filling the second floor of a local office building. Given the location and the time of day, crews moved quickly to secure the scene and ensure the safety of any remaining occupants.

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Allendale Firefighters Battle Late-Night Chimney Fire, Prevent Major Damage

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Allendale NJ,  a chimney fire in Allendale quickly escalated into a working structure fire late Monday night, but swift action by firefighters and mutual aid crews helped contain the blaze.

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Alert Resident Spots Fire Condition in Neighbors Home in Wyckoff

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Wyckoff NJ, at approximately 11:00 PM on 8/1, a resident of Drury Lane reported hearing a smoke alarm sounding from her neighbors house to the Wyckoff Volunteer Fire Department .The resident also reported that they observed a smoke condition inside of the home.  Upon police arrival, a fire in the kitchen area was located. The Wyckoff Fire Department responded and quickly extinguished the fire.  The house was unoccupied at the time. No injuries were reported .Waldwick Fire Department also responded .

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Waldwick Volunteer Fire Department and the Ladies Auxiliary Announce the Passing of Doris Ryan

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Waldwick NJ, the Waldwick Volunteer Fire Department announced in a Facebook post: “It is with deep regret that The Waldwick Fire Department and Ladies Auxiliary announce the passing of Doris Ryan. Doris and Bob Ryan were fixtures within the WFD. There wasn’t much that went on with the Ladies Auxiliary or Fire Department that Doris and Bob weren’t there for. Doris is now reunited with her loving husband Bob, until we meet again, May She Rest in Peace.”

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Two People Extricated from Multi Car Collision on Route 17 in Waldwick

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Waldwick  NJ,  all units from Waldwick Volunteer Fire Department operating at a multi car collision on Route 17 at Sheridan Avenue . Crews had to extricate two individuals from a Honda that went off the road and over the guardrail and landed on the passenger side. Both victims were removed swiftly and turned over to WALVAC for transport.

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Motor Vehicle Accident on Prospect Street and Franklin Turnpike in Waldwick

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Waldwick NJ, on Wednesday Waldwick Volunteer Fire Department units were on scene of a two car motor vehicle accident at Prospect Street and Franklin Turnpike. Fire department Crews secured both vehicles and spread speedi-Dri on the fluids that were released on the pavement. Traffic was backed up in all directions during the aftermath. Waldwick Police gave an assist at the scene .

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3 Alarm Attic Fire at Lafayette Avenue Home in Wyckoff has Firefighters battling Heavy Smoke

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Wyckoff NJ, on May 12 the Wyckoff Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a home on Lafayette Avenue for a reported attic fire in a large residential home. Initial arriving crews reported heavy smoke emanating from the home. A second alarm was dispatched to the scene. An aggressive interior attack was conducted while exterior truck crews opened up. The fire was brought under control within an hour, with mutual aid from Waldwick Volunteer Fire Department. Waldwick Ladder 641 responded on the third alarm structure fire on Lafayette Ave in Wyckoff. Once on scene the truck maneuvered up a tight driveway to set up as the second tower ladder.

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Waldwick Volunteer Fire Clean Up after Crash at Wyckoff and Crescent

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Waldwick NJ, Waldwick Volunteer Fire Department Rescue 642 was dispatched for an extrication at an moving vehicle crash  at the intersection of Wyckoff and Crescent. Upon arrival of the Rescue and Engine 631 the driver of the vehicle self extricated herself. Waldwick Volunteer Fire Department members secured both vehicles and spread speedi-Dri while waiting on the tow.

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Alert Waldwick Officer Spots Dumpster Fire

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Waldwick NJ, according to the Waldwick Volunteer Fire Department , on Thursday  at approximately 10:30 a Waldwick Police officer on patrol on Franklin Turnpike spotted a dumpster on fire where the fire had extended to the structure. He had the Waldwick Fire dispatched to the scene. Chief Mike Ferrara was in command and ordered a two-out engine, with NORCON being activated and received a second alarm equivalent.

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Rescue Squads Secure Scene After Car Takes Out Utility Pole in Waldwick

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Waldwick NJ, the Waldwick Volunteer Fire Department, Rescue 642 and Squad 634 responded to a car that hit a utility pole on Franklin Turnpike yesterday afternoon. Firemen secured the vehicle and disconnect the battery. Both units then stood by till the arrival of PSE&G. One airbag was deployed and no reports of injury .